September 25, 2025
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Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
April 14, 2021
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Orange City Council Agrees to Purchase High Water Rescue Trucks
City of Orange Fire Chief, David Frenzel, discussed the purchase of two (2) high water rescue vehicles during the Orange City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 13. The vehicles will be partially paid for through an Infrastructure Grant from the Texas General Land Office as a part of Disaster Relief from Hurricane Harvey. The remainder… Keep Reading
April 13, 2021
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Area Code Required to Dial 409 Numbers Beginning October 24
The Texas Public Utility Commission says that as of October 24, 2021, the 409 area code will be one of seven across the state in which residents will be required to first dial the area code before entering the remaining seven numbers to make a local telephone call. On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications… Keep Reading
April 12, 2021
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Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event Planned for May 15
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center at 3401 Cultural Center Drive in Port… Keep Reading
April 12, 2021
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SETRPC Offing Stabilization Services to Those Impacted by Imelda
The SETRPC (Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission) is offering stabilization services to qualifying residents of Orange County impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda. SETRPC stabilization services will include utility services such as water, gas, gas-disconnect notices (no deposits/late fees/re-connect charges), and rent services such as eviction notices (no deposits/application fees/late fees/court & filing fees). Orange County… Keep Reading
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Vidor Dental
November 22, 2022
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Vidor Dental, located at 970 North Main St. in Vidor on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Vidor Dental is a General Dentist providing quality and affordable dental care to Vidor and South East Texas. They accept Medicaid, CHIP, and all major PPO insurances and cash/FFS. Their dentist,
CASA Plans Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Drive
November 21, 2022
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region is planning a Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Drive from November 25 – December 6, 2022. Gifts and toys go directly to children served by CASA in Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler, and Sabine counties. Local drop-off locations include Granger Chevrolet in Orange and the Orange Public Library. Gifts
Nederland Native to Perform at the Lutcher Theater
November 21, 2022
Nederland native Tim Foust is returning “home” with his fellow all-vocal Country entertainers Home Free! Home Free is making their way to the Lutcher Theater for their Road Sweet Road Tour on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on November 21 at 8:30 a.m. The all-vocal Country
Pizza Hut Has Opened in West Orange and Offering Free Pizza For a Year
November 17, 2022
Flynn Restaurant Group to give first 25 guests free pizza for one year on Friday, December 2 Flynn Restaurant Group LLC (FRG), Pizza Hut’s largest franchisee, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new restaurant located at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive in West Orange. The new location is projected to add 15 new
Public Utilities Commission Approves Proposal to Build Orange County Advanced Power Station
November 17, 2022
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the proposal to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station, which is a 1,215-megawatt, dual-fuel combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas, and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. Hydrogen
Chevron Phillips Building New Integrated Polymers Facility in Orange
November 16, 2022
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and QatarEnergy announced today that they are proceeding with the construction of an $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas, expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and approximately 4,500 construction jobs and generate an estimated $50 billion for the community in residual economic impacts. The companies have
Stars of Gate City #57 Sponsoring Two Holiday Events
November 16, 2022
Stars of Gate City #57 and Gate City Guild #42 are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10 AM at Lion’s Gate Park in Orange. No ID is required. They have enough food for 300 families. Stars of Gate City #57 is seeking donations to help make Christmas a little
Salvation Army Hosting Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway
November 15, 2022
The Salvation Army of Orange County, in conjunction with the Southeast Texas Food Bank, will host a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 AM until the food is gone at the Salvation Army office, 1950 MLK Dr. in Orange. No application is required, but it is limited to Orange County Residents
City of Orange Hires New Public Works Director
November 15, 2022
The City of Orange would like to introduce Adam Jack, PE, the newly appointed Director of Public Works. Adam comes to the City of Orange with 35 years of experience in public works and transportation. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
Mauriceville to Host Tree Lighting and Christmas Market
November 14, 2022
The Mauriceville Heritage Association announces it will be holding a Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Market on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 5-9 PM at the Mauriceville Heritage Association/Community Center grounds. The event will feature live music, pictures with Santa, a live nativity scene, LCCA Choir, LCM Honey Bears, and more. For more info, visit